Pops of Bright Summer Color and Rustic Elegance at the Adirondacks

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The vibe for the wedding was rustic elegance. It was important to us that the aesthetic felt native to the Adirondacks while also feeling elevated and beautiful. The team at True Event made the planning process so fun, and we enjoyed working with them to make our special day come to life. The Adirondacks are close enough to Manhattan that everyone could drive, but far enough away that it felt like a true destination wedding. We wanted our guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains and the lake with friends and family. We wanted to make sure our whole weekend was beautifully documented, so we brought in a top photographer and videographer to document it all. Liz Banfield, our amazing photographer, captured our wedding so perfectly and beautifully using both digital and film photography. We are so grateful for her! Our videographer, Stop Go Love, also did an incredible job of documenting the energy and love of the weekend.

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Sam proposed to me in Paris on the steps of the historic Alexander Bridge. He had me fooled that we were going to get drinks at a nearby hotel. I nearly ruined the surprise by insisting that we take an Uber because of my high heels. Luckily, he knew I had no sense of direction and was able to convince me we had arrived at the hotel on the banks of the Seine. He got down on one knee, and I was shocked. Afterwards, we took photos together in beautiful gardens along the river, and when we got back to the Hotel Bristo, he had both our families surprise us. We partied all night at Gigi with beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower. It was such a memorable celebration!

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Esien Stein designed my dress, and I purchased my dress at Mark Ingram Atelier in New York City. From the beginning, I knew I wanted a dress with a floralappliquée as a nod to the Adirondack wildflowers. I wanted my dress to feel unique and elegant while also remaining timeless. The minute I tried on my dress, I knew immediately it was “the one.” After the reception, I changed into a mini white and sparkly dress designed by Rebecca Vallance. I love to dance, so I wanted something fun and to set the tone for a packed dance floor.

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The dress code for our wedding was summer formal. I wanted my bridesmaids to feel their very best and channel their style, so we embraced the BYO dress trend. My bridesmaids were in shades of blue, navy, and green to match our color scheme, and they nailed it. The dresses were in various styles, patterns, and textures. I started a clothing care company called Nori with my co-founder, who is also one of my best friends and a bridesmaid. We made sure that all the dresses were wrinkle-free with our handheld steam iron called the Nori Press.

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The Groom and Groomsmen wore black tie with an Adirondack Twist. They all wore bow ties made of green feathers by Brackish that wove in perfectly with the Pine Trees and accents of green in the bridesmaids’ dresses.

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My husband and I are both big foodies, so it was important to us that our guests enjoy delicious food after a journey up to Lake Placid. Marcia Selden Catering & Events did such an amazing job! They drove up a team of incredibly helpful and spirited caterers who made sure there was never an empty glass or hungry mouth in sight. And every bite was also beautifully presented. We started cocktail hour with endless passed hors d’oeuvres, including lobster rolls, mini grilled cheeses, spicy tuna crackers, short rib truffles, and spring rolls. For the appetizer, we served a shaved Brussels sprouts salad with a truffled risotto cake. The entrée was a duet with halibut and filet. I have a huge sweet tooth, so Marcia Selden passed out warm churros, chocolate chip cookies with shots of Bailey’s Irish Cream, trays filled with candy, wedding cake, and fresh popsicles. For the signature cocktails, we served a spicy margarita called Burning Love and a dirty martini called an Eiffel Tini, in honor of our Paris engagement. My father, Howard, is a talented wine collector, and he enjoyed curating some of our favorite California wines, including a Caymus, a Martinelli Pinot, and a Pahlmeyer Chardonnay.

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Yumiko and her brilliant team at Hana Floral made my floral dreams come true and designed the most beautiful flowers. We wanted our florals to feel fresh and have pops of color to stand out amongst all of the surrounding greenery. We also really leaned into the Adirondack setting and had plenty of ferns, moss, pine, and birch.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]We served a three-tier Adirondack S’mores Cake covered in delicate wildflowers and greenery. Inside was a mix of chocolate cake, marshmallows, and a graham cracker crumble.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]

With my last name being “Love,” we leaned into the Love theme. Our first dance was “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole. Our band, the Miami Project, was unbelievable!. They kept the whole wedding on their feet all night and had us stage diving to our favorite songs. At the end of the night, our family and friends joined us on stage to belt out Mr. Brightside. There were so many people on the stage that it almost collapsed!

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My mom surprised me with a white silk purse that she had made, combining fabric and buttons from both her wedding dress and my grandmother’s wedding dress. My grandmother is no longer with us, so I loved carrying a piece of her with me on my big day!

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Pine Tree Point itself was the ultimate personal detail and informed everything from the invitation to the food and flowers. The personal history combined with the character of the property made our celebration truly a dream wedding.

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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]After the ceremony, Sam and I took a celebratory cruise in my father’s wooden Hacker-Craft boat, named “True Love.” It made my dad, “Captain Howard,” very happy — you can see the pure joy in his face in the photos. And the ride gave us a chance to really take in the moment prior to joining the reception. [/field]
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